I am sewing along with Gnomeangel in the Farmer's Wife 1920s sew-along. It is the first Farmer's Wife book which you can buy from Amazon.
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| The Farmer's Wife 1920s Quilt Book |
I shall be foundation paper-piecing most of the blocks using templates provided by the Yahoo group 'The Farmer's Wife Sampler'. (It would appear that the templates are no longer available from this group.) I shall also patch some of the really easy blocks (see Block 2 below).
I shall share my experiences with you each week together with any hints and tips that might be relevant. So let us begin with this week's two blocks.
Block 1 - Attic Windows.
This is a very easy block to paper-piece. (I think it should be called 'Attic Window' and not 'Windows' as there is only one window! The original 'Attic Windows' block from the 1920s contained four of these windows.)
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| Block 1 - Attic Window |
This is a very easy block to paper-piece. (I think it should be called 'Attic Window' and not 'Windows' as there is only one window! The original 'Attic Windows' block from the 1920s contained four of these windows.)
Block 2 - Autumn Tints.
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| Block 2 - Autumn Tints |
Also know historically as Carmen's Block. This block was an easy one to patch. The book uses four different fabrics but I think three is quite enough. And, as you can see it is more Summer Tints than Autumn.
When pressing I often press seams open AND to the side within the same block. It helps the block lay flat.
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| Back of Block 2 - Autumn Tints |
Be sure to check out all information and prizes Gnomeangel has organised for this sew-along. And seriously consider joining in - you will hone your skills and meet lots of lovely people along the way.
I have started a Farmer's Wife 1920s Pinterest page where I will post each block and link them through to the blog posting for that block.
So how about it - are you up for creating a life full of fabric, fun and friends? I do hope so. Until next time .....
I have started a Farmer's Wife 1920s Pinterest page where I will post each block and link them through to the blog posting for that block.
So how about it - are you up for creating a life full of fabric, fun and friends? I do hope so. Until next time .....
I might have to join in with you, I have the book and so LOVE your version...off to find out what I need to do...thanks for the inspiration xx
ReplyDeleteJump in Dawn. Stay relaxed and think of it as fun. If you miss a block or two that's fine. You can leave them out or go back to them at a later day. I hope you enjoy it. 💟
DeleteI have the book but all those little templates really seemed like too much. I love the idea of paper piecing them.
ReplyDeleteI just can't motivate myself to hand-stitch all those little pieces either Jean. Join the Yahoo group and use the paper-piecing templates - you'll enjoy it.
DeleteJoined the group, now I just have to get my butt in gear.
DeleteI'm sewing along to it too! My guild had a sew day today so I was working on them. I'm also doing foundation piecing and I agree about block #1, I even double checked the name of it because I thought it should only be window!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought it was me just being pedantic! Glad I am not the only one. Nice to have you sewing along Sheila. If you are on IG message me over there and I will follow you.
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